69 K5 LS 6.0 [Deleted]

[19Tim69]

I’m waiting for parts for my 69 so I started working on my old 1976 Mongoose BMX. Got it for my birthday when I turned 12...Put a lot of miles on this bike.

 

[max 02]

Nice work you’re doing on the ls swap. Looks great!

 

[1300obo]

I’m waiting for parts for my 69 so I started working on my old 1976 Mongoose BMX. Got it for my birthday when I turned 12...Put a lot of miles on this bike.

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classic, I had one just like it. i'm getting ready to start a 1976 honda z50 for my brother's grandkid. so much cool stuff from back in our childhood

 

[19Tim69]

classic, I had one just like it. i'm getting ready to start a 1976 honda z50 for my brother's grandkid. so much cool stuff from back in our childhood

Yep, I still have many things from growing up...among them is my RM 100 that my daughter then son helped wear out after me & my brothers were done with it. My gear head definitely stretches beyond the race cars & 4x4s, I guess

 

[19Tim69]

Found a TH400 connected to a NP205 for a good price in NorCal & the guy had a beautiful complete Grille hidden in the top shelf of his garage for $170 so it was impossible to pass on. It is nicer than mine & it’s an original

 

[19Tim69]

Been working nearly every day for months...finally got some time to get the transmission rear shaft swapped out.
Took it apart & nearly for got it went back together...
Got my 205 bolted up to the 4L60e

 

[max 02]

Did you finish the Mongoose?

 

[19Tim69]

Did you finish the Mongoose?

No. I sent the frame to be chrome plated...C19 closed them down but apparently not for good .

 

[max 02]

No. I sent the frame to be chrome plated...C19 closed them down but apparently not for good .

Too bad!

But your update on the 69 looks fantastic!

 

[19Tim69]

Too bad!

But your update on the 69 looks fantastic!

Your orange blazer project has inspired me to get moving on mine.
Haven’t had much time off so I’m taking the rest of the year off so I can at least get around the block too

 

[19Tim69]

Got the body in place...
The Headers look very close to the firewall

 

[19Tim69]

Other angle

 

[skunked]

Whereabouts in Northern CA?

 

[19Tim69]

Whereabouts in Northern CA?

Foothills above Sacramento

 

[skunked]

Foothills above Sacramento

Right on and I’m also in the area.

 

[Jumppr]

Looks good so far.....I had family that lived in Pollock Pines while growing up...Love that area!

 

[19Tim69]

Right on and I’m also in the area.

I’m closer to Auburn

 

[19Tim69]

Looks good so far.....I had family that lived in Pollock Pines while growing up...Love that area!

I used to live in Placerville but I moved to the I-80 side.

 

[19Tim69]

Spent the day setting up for the Hydra boost brake booster on the body & little details...got the dipstick to fit around the headers etc.

 

[19Tim69]

Today I pulled out all my various lengths driveshafts, cut one down to 37 inches & welded the 1310 weld yoke back on.
I didn’t put in the U-Joint yet (I didn’t feel like driving into town today) but the angle just holding it in place is right at 20°

I’m using a 14 bolt SF 9.5” with a 1350 yoke, a 1350 to 1310 u-joint between the axle & driveshaft at one end. The other end goes to a 1310 yoke on the 205 TC. I Need to pick up a 1310 u-joint tomorrow...

My Question...

Does 20° Seem too far off ? or is that close to where it should be with a U-Joint to U-Joint connection?
I can replace the yoke on the 205 with a flanged Double Cardan joint. I have one in the garage from an old project I worked on awhile ago.

Maybe that’s a better idea, I’ve never used one on the back output of a TC before but I’m going to use one on the front output once I measure & order a front shaft